Narrative Theory Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Narrative Theory
Module code: W1-ELS1-NT-4
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to fundamental issues concerning the nature, structure, and function of narrative in literature and other forms of culture. The module presents key concepts, models, and classical narrative theories, and explores the use of narrative across different forms of storytelling. Students analyze various storytelling strategies and consider their role in social and cultural communication. The course develops skills in analyzing narrative structures in literary texts and other forms of expression, as well as critical thinking about the functions of narrative.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
demonstrates openness to diverse modes of storytelling and understands their cultural and social significance in different communicative contexts [K01]
 EL_K03 [1/5] EL_K04 [2/5] EL_K05 [1/5]
analyzes the structure and narrative strategies in literary texts and other cultural texts [U01]
 EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U05 [2/5]
critically evaluates the functions of narrative in social, cultural, and political contexts [U02]
 EL_U04 [2/5] EL_U05 [2/5]
is able to independently prepare narrative analyses using appropriate concepts and theoretical models, and to consciously apply narrative analysis tools to the interpretation of storytelling structures and strategies in literary texts and other forms of culture [U03]
 EL_U04 [3/5] EL_U05 [2/5] EL_U06 [2/5]
knows the basic concepts, models, and classical theories related to narrative in literature and culture [W01]
 EL_W06 [4/5]
understands contemporary interdisciplinary approaches to the study of narrative, including its connections with psychology, media, and popular culture [W02]
 EL_W01 [2/5] EL_W02 [2/5] EL_W06 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating method – peer learning [b08] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03]  		course work K01 U01 U02 U03
lecture [W] 15 Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Screen presentation [c07]  		course work K01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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